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Trains from Whittlesford Parkway (WLF) to Colchester Town (CET)

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33

train journeys
per day

34

miles (56 kms)

2hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:10 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whittlesford Parkway (WLF) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town is approximately 34 miles (56 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 13 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:10
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    05:50
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:10
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    09:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:10
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    14:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:15
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    15:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:03
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:15
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:27
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:50
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    17:47
    Whittlesford Parkway
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesford Parkway to Colchester Town

About Whittlesford Parkway Station

Station name Whittlesford Parkway (WLF)
Address Whittlesford Parkway station, Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:30
Saturday 06:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town

The travel time between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

First class tickets on trains between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Whittlesford Parkway & Colchester Town. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Whittlesford Parkway and Colchester Town, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.